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Let's recap. Tip 1 - show up late to make it easier to sneak in your oversized or extra carry-on bag. Tip 2 - don't measure your carry-on bag and maybe you can sneak an oversized one on Tip 3 - gate agents might get a small bonus for catching you with an oversized carry-on Tip 4 - use Flight aware to help you show up at the last minute Tip 5 - If you ignore tips 1, 2, and 4, and are cooperative, you might get a better seat. I think I'll take a pass. Here's my tip. If you want to make flying easier, show up early, learn and follow the baggage rules, and don't be a jerk.
What seriously annoys me is when i take extra care to make sure my bag is under the limit, but then they let people with these huge bags go through ... there is no way those huge bags could fit in the measure guide at the front of the gate !!!
Honestly the best way to avoid trouble with some of these is to make sure you do have a proper sized carryon. It goes back to something mentioned in an earlier video: check the carryon requirements of all the airlines your trip involves, and use the carryon that meets the strictest of those requirements. And keep a strict limit on any souvenir or consumable purchases you make at your destination so that your carryon doesn't swell past what's allowable.
The gate agent on my recent flight from Columbus OH to Shreveport must love me. Got there 5 hrs early with only a backpack. Noticed there were 2 earlier flights to my first stop, Atlanta. During final boarding of the earliest flight, politely asked the agent if there happened to be a leftover seat I could take. She not only got me a seat, she found me a 4 hr earlier flight from Atlanta to Shreveport. Thanks a bunch, Delta.
Air travel today (for the masses) is like taking a NY subway home during rush hour. It's an ordeal.
I'm rooting for the airlines when it comes to carry on bags. Every one trying to push the limit, or sneak something through causes issues with boarding time and takes overhead space that is no allotted to them.
The selfish people trying to “sneak” on oversize carry-ons are probably the same ones who won’t walk 15 feet to return a shopping cart to the corral.
We experienced a 2-day delay in Newark. We were on standby 3 times and still no flight. We approached a gate agent who was dealing with some very unruly people. She focused on us just to get those people off her back. We told her we had 3 airport options and would travel separately. She not only got us 2 tickets the next day on the same plane but got us seats together! She even printed them right there. This saved us from standing inline for the 4th time at customer service for 2 hours. We did spend another night in the airport but did get out on time the next day. Gate agents can be a great help.
I have zero problem with airlines enforcing size limits. I never exceed the limit, and I get upset with oversized cases hogging up the available bin space. The fact that your video, regarding size limits, is a "beat the system" by hiding and being dishonest, does you no credit. No, I don't have any problem with gate agents getting a bonus for identifying oversize luggage. One of my pet peeves is passengers "personal" item being too large to fit under the seat (which they have to know) and they stow it in an overhead bin, again using up space for other passengers who want to stow their actual suitcase. Thank you to the commenters who already stated that the best way to avoid problems with carry on luggage is to know the rules and ensure your baggage complies with the rules. All the rule scammers do is make it take even longer to board the plane. P.S. if you cannot personally lift your luggage into the overhead bin, check your bag.
Actually, my brother and I get to the airport 2-1/2 to 3 hours before our flights, and are seated by our gate 45 minutes before as well. He has anxiety issues, so arriving early help. I also schedule things so we have a 2 - 3 hour layover between flights. Getting to the gate early is essential if you actually want a seat. Since we use only 1 small carry-on for medications, snacks and an extra change of clothing, we have no worries about being asked to gate check a bag. Frankly, airlines should make everyone gate check oversized carry-ones.
Read the baggage rules before hand. Follow the rules. Pack accordingly. DON'T try to game the rules and then complain you've got to pay a penelty.
I honestly like the commission. I follow the rules and if others don't they should be put in compliance. Otherwise, they may take up space that other passengers could use.
I think it’s great that gate agents are getting bonuses for checking oversized bags. Passengers can be very inconsiderate with the overhead bins. I personally never use the overhead because of this reason and that I’m short. My carry on fits under the seat.
I am a gate agent and I had to deplane everyone just last week because an overhead bin popped off because someone tried to force it closed and broke it making the plane inoperable for something so small people missed weddings, births, funerals all because people insist on taking oversized bags ! So unless you wanna risk a delay please don’t try and sneak your oversized bags past me
It ticks me off when people CHEAT, leaving people who follow the rules (me) without room for my bags, and uncomfortable seating. Follow the rules and everyone feel better.
It's very simple...comply. I'm with the Airlines on this one. It is unbelievable how much crap people bring with them on the plane. Especially when they fly to the islands for a week or so.
I completely agree with Frontier incentives to their workers to ensure rules are followed. I pay to check a bag and carry on a small backpack that the overhead bins are filled with oversized luggage and then I'm asked to put my backpack at my feet while the person with the over sized bag has great legroom free of a bag.
In Europe we are so used to strict rules for carry on. I am amazed at how much other countries allow so much carry on. It slows everything down!!
Aussie here - 2 hours needed before check in for Domestic travel - 4 hours needed before International travel Carry-on luggage includes any handbags to be under weight required Super strict; No Bullshit allowed
Flight Aware is a MUST for travelers who want to know the real situation.